Integrated Concepts in Engineering, Science, History, Programming, and Art
Self-Confidence and a Love of Learning
Fall Class Schedule 2025
Registration opens June 12 at 10:00am
LEGO® Engineering:
DaVinci Creations
Ages: 5 - 9
Mondays 10:00 - 12:00 pm
6 weeks, 09/15 - 10/20
Ages: 8 - 12
Thursdays 1:00 - 3:00 pm
6 weeks, 09/18 - 10/23
$245
Experience the world of engineering through one of the greatest minds of the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci!
Build a wide variety of LEGO® mechanisms inspired by
Da Vinci's sketches, and learn about their historical context. Projects include flapping ornithopters, launching catapults, and moveable bridges. Tap into your own creativity
as we modify these designs and come up with our own helpful inventions inspired by engineering challenges
that we face today!
Stop Motion Animation: Alien Academy
Ages: 8 - 12
Mondays 1:00 - 2:30 pm
6 weeks, 09/15 - 10/20
$185
Design your own intergalactic community and
create LEGO® stop motion movies that educate
others on how they live! What does your alien eat?
What is their home planet like? What do they do for fun?
Learn how to photograph your animation sequences and how to
edit them using the Stop Motion Studio app on a tablet.
See how we can utilize green screens and add details like
sound effects, voices and title screens.
Have fun bringing your creative builds to life through
LEGO® movie storytelling!
Robotics with LEGO®:
Space Missions
Ages: 8 - 12
Mondays 3:30 - 5:30 pm
6 weeks, 09/15 - 10/20
Ages: 5 - 9
Tuesdays 3:30 - 5:30 pm
6 weeks, 09/16 - 10/21
$245
Explore the fascinating world of Space Technology and Science through LEGO® Robotics!
Using components from the LEGO® Spike robotics system, we will build motorized landers, rovers, satellites, and space models that can sense and react to their environment.
Use a tablet to program your robots with basic logic to complete various functions. Students will have the opportunity to embrace their curiosity and ingenuity as we become voyagers on a
robotic space adventure!
Ancient History with LEGO®
Ages: 9 - 12
Tuesdays 10:00 - 12:00 pm
12 weeks, 09/16 - 12/16
*no class 10/28, 11/25
Ages: 9 - 12
Thursdays 10:00 - 12:00 pm
12 weeks, 09/18 - 12/18
*no class 10/30, 11/27
$490
Join us as we travel back in time and explore ancient civilizations from around the world! Collaborate to create massive LEGO® structures like the Ziggurat of Ur and the Great Sphinx of Giza.
Learn how ancient Polynesians navigated the seas and how Babylonians lifted and transported water. Expand your understanding of ancient technology, engineering and architecture through the fun and creativity of building!
Godot Programming: Adventure Games
Ages: 9 - 13
Tuesdays 1:00 - 2:30 pm
12 weeks, 09/16 - 12/16
*no class 10/28, 11/25
$370
Calling all advanced programmers!
Learn how to code games in Godot - a free, open-sourced professional game engine that uses a text-based programming language similar to Python.
We will create a series of adventure-based mini-games as we learn how to design worlds, create characters, code movement and gather items. Have fun and apply your creativity as we learn important fundamentals in the art of coding and game design!
Basic proficiency with block-based programming logic (either through LEGO® robotics or Scratch) is required. Please check with me if you are not sure if your child is ready for this class.
Scratch Programming:
Go Grogu!
Ages: 8 - 12
Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:00 pm
6 weeks, 09/17 - 10/22
$185
Explore a galaxy far, far away with Grogu!
Program mini games in Scratch that are inspired by the adventures of Grogu (also known as 'Baby Yoda.').
Catch frogs for a yummy green snack, pilot the IG-12 droid, and tame a Rancor with the force! Learn basic programming logic and add your own creativity to each game.
No programming experience necessary, and experienced programmers are welcome.
LEGO® Hydro-Engineering
Ages: 5 - 9
Mondays 10:00 - 12:00 pm
6 weeks, 11/3 - 12/15
*no class 11/24
Ages: 8 - 12
Thursdays 1:00 - 3:00 pm
6 weeks, 11/6 - 12/18
*no class 11/27
$245
Learn the history of worldwide technology that allows humans to transport, manage and understand water.
Using marbles to simulate the flow of water, we will create
LEGO® mechanisms that lift, pump, and guide water to its destination. Build and test functioning aqueducts, water pumps, wave machines and more!
Utilize fundamental structural and mechanical principles as we have fun exploring this important branch of environmental engineering!
No programming experience necessary, and experienced programmers are welcome.
Perspective Drawing and Digital Design
Ages: 8 - 12
Mondays 1:00 - 2:30 pm
6 weeks, 11/3 - 12/15
*no class 11/24
$185
Let's bring your artwork to life! Give your drawings depth and dimension with an understanding of basic perspective. Learn the basics of one-point and two-point perspective using pencil and paper, and then refine your creations using fun digital editing tools on the Sketchbook app.
Come draw with us!
Robotics with LEGO®:
Sports and Games
Ages: 8 - 12
Mondays 3:30 - 5:30 pm
6 weeks, 11/3 - 12/15
*no class 11/24
Ages: 5 - 9
Tuesdays 3:30 - 5:30 pm
6 weeks, 11/4 - 12/16
*no class 11/25
$245
Welcome to the Robolympic Games!
Create bots that can score goals, compete in archery and even wrestle their opponents out of the ring. Using the LEGO® Spike system, our robots will utilize motors and sensors to participate in fun sporting events inspired by the Olympics.
Learn the engineering behind each build, and program your robots using a tablet. Let the games begin!
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
JENNIFER J., Parent
My daughters have been taking classes with Ben for over 9 years!
From engineering, history, art, mathematics and more. He's been one of the most influential teachers in their lives!
JOELLE M., Parent
I am a mother to 3 of his former students and whenever Ben was teaching a class, they all begged me to enroll them! He is a master at creating educational curricula that are innovative and powerful. Seriously, the man is a jewel.
JEFF H., Speaker/Coach
Any student would be lucky to be able to participate in his "Beyond The Toolbox" workshops. He will be doing a type of education that isn't currently available anywhere else in the US. If you want your kid to fall in love with learning, send them to Ben Pfister. You will not regret it.